State Accountant IV

Overview

There are 3 job openings associated with this position. This position will work within the Statewide Accounting Team (SWAT) Section and will be instrumental in providing statewide accounting, financial reporting, and internal control assistance to State agencies. The position supports accounting and internal control engagements by analyzing financial data, reviewing accounting processes, and assisting agencies with compliance with GAAP, state and federal requirements, and internal control standards.

The State Accountant IV will provide technical guidance, assist with training and corrective action planning, coordinate with external CPA firms as needed, and prepare documentation and analyses to support statewide fiscal oversight initiatives.

• Provides guidance, direction, and recommendations to state agencies, organizations, vendors, or others in the assigned fiscal oversight function(s) at the State level.
• Reviews, analyzes, reconciles, and/or approves financial transactions, system processes, reports, or other financial data within integrated financial information systems.
• Interprets, explains, and ensures compliance with state and federal laws, rules, regulations, standards, policies, and procedures, as well as internal controls and reporting requirements.
• Researches, collects, analyzes, and interprets a variety of data and reports; obtains and clarifies information; and troubleshoots discrepancies, errors, unexpected results, or process flaws.
• Makes determinations, defines solutions, and appropriate action that maintain data integrity and security such as updates, corrections, reclassifications, adjustments, or changes to user access.
• Runs queries and prepares, analyzes, and distributes a variety of reports.
• Participates in analyzing state accounting services, automated financial information system(s), or software application(s) to determine functional and technical requirements and ensure business and user needs are met.
• Conducts special assignments and projects which may include system testing, upgrades, updates, and enhancements, statewide reporting, or compliance work.
• Makes recommendations for changes to processes, procedures, and forms to improve efficiency and internal controls.
• Uses automated information systems and computer software to research, review, analyze, document, and report on financial information.
• Delivers excellent customer service to internal and external customers and the public in person, electronically, or by written communication.
• Communicates and interacts effectively with people across cultures, ranges of ability, genders, ethnicities, ages, and races.
• May maintain, review, verify, and update system tables and configuration to ensure compliance with applicable laws, rules, and regulations and meet business needs.
• Performs other related duties as required.

• Three years' experience in analyzing financial data to provide guidance and consultation to customers, managers, or others.
• Three years' experience in compiling, analyzing, and reporting on financial data to ensure effective and efficient accounting of funds or to make projections for financial planning.
• Two years' experience in making recommendations for changes or improvements to financial processes, procedures, forms, or automated financial information systems.
• Two years’ experience in ensuring compliance with accounting or payroll laws, rules, regulations, standards, policies, and procedures.
• Six months' experience in narrative report writing.

The State of Delaware recognizes the value of telework and flexible working schedules. This position is eligible for Telework and Alternative Work Schedules according to the State of Delaware’s Alternative Work Arrangement Policy. More information will be shared at the time of interview. The Division of Accounting may offer remote work and flexible schedules where appropriate. These options will be discussed during the interview and are dependent on position responsibilities.

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